Buhari receives Guinean President Alpha Conde in Daura

President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday in Daura, Katsina State, received President of Guinea, Prof. Alpha Conde.

Buhari is currently in his hometown for Eid El-Kabir celebrations.

The visiting President will attend the Eid prayers with President Buhari on Sunday and be treated to the traditional Durbar display at the palace of the Emir of Daura, Dr. Faruk Umar Faruk.

President Conde will also be conferred with a traditional title by the Daura Emirate.

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The Guinean President, who was earlier received by the Governor of Katsina State, Aminu Bello Masari at the Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, was greeted by excited, young members of Daura community and colourful horse riders at the helipad close to President Buhari’s country home.

The visit will provide an opportunity to reinforce the strong relationship between the two leaders and both nations, and for them to engage in discussions on bilateral and global matters.

A statement issued by presidential spokesman, Garba Shehu, said it will also provide an opportunity for the visiting President to share in the rich history of Daura, which is the linchpin of Hausa society, ethnically.